4 Stands Up
radio show
4 Stands Up is a BBC radio comedy show which first aired December 2007. The programme, which was broadcast on Thursdays at 6:30 pm on BBC Radio 4, contains stand up material from three comedy acts each show, with additional material from the show's host. The host remains consistent throughout the series, and the role has so far been filled by Michael McIntyre, Rhod Gilbert and Chris Addison.
4 Stands Up falls within a family of comedy programmes produced for BBC Radio 4, including 4 At The Store, 4 In A Field and 4 At The Fringe.
A special edition of the show entitled 4 Stands Up at The Biggest Weekend was recorded in 2018 at Leamington Assembly, hosted by Tez Ilyas and featuring Rhys James, Lauren Pattison, Bisha K Ali, and Darren Harriott.
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